Not all of us are great cooks, especially when it comes to prepping for a Thanksgiving feast. Luckily for us, there’s plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving this Thursday to ensure that you and your family won’t go hungry (or at least won’t be left eating Chinese takeout).

Check out these 20 metro Detroit restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.

24 Grille 204 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 24 Grille will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. offering their regular dinner menu as well as a special Thanksgiving menu. Photo via 24 Grille Instagram @24grille
Avalon Bakery 422 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201 / 1049 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Avalon’s downtown location will be open until 2 p.m. and its Midtown location will be open until 1 p.m. Stop in for something warm to drink and something to snack on. Photo courtesy ofAvalon Bakery
Bahama Breeze 19600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 This Caribbean themed chain will be open with their regular menu as well as a Thanksgiving dinner that’s $20 for adult and $12 for children. Photo via Bahama Breeze Instagram @bahamabreezeislandgrille
Bob Evans 23729 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 Dine in or take out with Bob Evans Thanksgiving meal from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday. Photo via Bob Evans Instagram @bobevansfarms
Boostan Cafe 3470 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212 This Mediterranean cafe and raw juice and smoothie bar will be open this holiday. Stop in for a green juice after Thanksgiving dinner to flush out your food baby. Photo with permission from @boostan_cafe_
Buca di Beppo 38888 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 Buca’s menu will be family style per usual, but their traditional Italian dinners will be swapped out with an entire Thanksgiving feast. Photo via Buca di Beppo Instagram @bucadibeppo
Detroit Beer Company 1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226 Detroit Beer Company is your go-to place if you will be downtown cheering on the Lion’s this Thanksgiving. They are open 10 a.m. to an hour or two after game ends and will cater to all of your bar and comfort food cravings. Photo with permission from @detroitbeercompany
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 2100 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084 From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eddie V’s will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu that is $42 per adult and $15 per child. Reservations only. Photo via Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Instagram @eddievs_
Fishbone’s 400 Monroe Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Fishbones will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast as well as all of your favorite Fishbones brunch favorites. Turkey dinner will be served from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. for $27.95. Photo via Fishbones Instagram @fishbonesgreektowndetroit
Garrido’s Bistro & Pastry 19605 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Don’t stuff your face too much during dinner if you want to enjoy a treat from Garrido’s this holiday. Their extreme shakes are about five desserts in one. Photo with permission from @garridosbistro
Honest John’s 488 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201 Honest John’s will be serving their regular brunch menu from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Photo with permission from @jblatz716
Iridescence 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Iridescence will offer a full course Thanksgiving dinner from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Thursday. The cost is $35 per child and $65 per adult; reservations only. Photo with permission from @girlsgonehungry
Leo’s Coney Island Downriver 23233 W Outer Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101 Metro Detroit’s most loved coney chain can cater to you this holiday with a full Thanksgiving meal or any of your favorites from their classic menu. Photo via Leo’s Coney Island Instagram @leosconeyisland
Rusted Crow Detroit 78 W Adams Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Rusted Crow’s bar and restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop in and enjoy something off the tap in downtown Detroit this turkey day. Photo by Steven Stark / Photo with permission from @rustedcrowdetroit
Sero’s 375 W Twelve Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 This cozy family restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will be serving a Thanksgiving meal as well as their full menu. Photo with permission from @vincentlimmm
Texas de Brazil 1000 Woodward Avenue #01B07A, Detroit, MI 48226 This popular downtown Detroit brazilian steakhouse will be serving guest their traditional menu but by reservation only. Texas de Brazil is open 11 a.m. -9:30 p.m. and is still currently taking reservations. Photo via Texas de Brazil Instagram @texasdebrazil
The Whitney 4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 The Whitney will be hosting a full Thanksgiving dinner by reservation only. But act quickly if you want to enjoy fine dining this holiday because spots are limited and are going fast. Photo via The Whitney Instagram @thewhitneydetroit
Townhouse 500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Townhouse will be serving from their weekend brunch menu from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Photo with permission from @eatattownhouse
Woodpile BBQ Shack 303 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017 Woodpile will be doing a pick up only $120 Thanksgiving feast that will feed the whole fam and still leave you with plenty of leftovers. Photo via Woodpile BBQ Shack Instagram @woodpilebbqshack
Bakersfield 3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 4820 Get a front-row seat of the Thanksgiving Day parade on Woodward Ave. while munching on chips and queso and one of Bakersfield’s potent margaritas. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Photo courtesy of @bakersfielddet

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